External Sales Representative

About Us

Welcome to Priority Fire Protection, where safety meets excellence! As a leading fire protection company serving over 1,000 businesses across Quebec and the Maritimes, we offer 24/7 service, world-class solutions, and unmatched expertise.

Our mission is clear - we exist to save lives. Trusted by North America's top property management professionals, our dedicated team of cross-trained technicians provides a one-stop-shop for all Fire Safety needs, addressing city violations and forecasting system repairs and upgrades.

Our core values include prioritizing safety, excellent service and working with heart. Join us at Priority Fire Protection, where we're not just a company; we're a community dedicated to creating a safer world.

About the role

We are looking for an External Sales Representative to join our sales team! The external sales representative is responsible for generating new business and maintaining strong relationships with customers by meeting with prospective and existing clients. By identifying sales opportunities, presenting products or services, preparing quotes, negotiating pricing, and closing sales, they also provide ongoing customer support, follow-ups after sales to ensure satisfaction, monitor market trends and competitor activity, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent service.

• Win and onboard new clients
• Prospect businesses in Ottawa and organize pipeline leads
• Meet with prospective clients to qualify opportunity
• Create and pitch value propositions to compete in bidding processes
• Present proposals and close new business
• Negotiate in the best interest of the company and long-term partnerships
• Ensure total customer satisfaction
• Hit and surpass sales targets and new business goals

Candidate requirements

• Honest, competitive, open to coaching, strategic thinker
• Must be fluent in both English and French
• Customer service focused, driven to create long lasting partnerships.
• Driven for sales success and being rewarded on results
• Knowledge of contracting maintenance services in any trade a benefit
• Proven record of achievement in a similar role a definite differentiator
• Experience in Fire Protection not necessary but a definite asset
• Self-motivated, sense of urgency, ability to handle rejection
• Minimum of 1 year of sales experience
• External sales experience: 1 year (preferred)

*If this position matches your professional interests and qualifications, we look forward to receiving your application.*

Salary: $60,000 to $70,000 per year

Experience

• External Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Languages:
• English (Mandatory)
• French (Mandatory)
• Location: On-site